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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Friday, February 08, 2013  The bill introduced by Representative Tom Shaw Wednesday would prohibit abortion from the moment of conception.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The Electoral College cast their votes earlier this month based on how their states voted in November.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Missouri Speaker of the House made a stop in Northeast Missouri to meet with the community before the upcoming legislative session.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Polar bears, farmers and fiscal cliff on returning Congress' to-do list

Friday, September 14, 2012  Government shutdown averted but 'fiscal cliff' awaits lawmakers in post-election session

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  An Illinois House committee has approved early release for prison inmates.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  If you're a competitive hunter you could start paying more for ammunition.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.